Definition of syneresis in English:
syneresis
nounPlural syneresessɪˈnɪərɪsɪssəˈnɛrəsəs
mass noun1The contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or single vowel.
Synonyms
abbreviation, short form, shortened form, elision
2Chemistry
The contraction of a gel accompanied by the separating out of liquid.
Example sentencesExamples
- For example, are we controlling syneresis, adding body and texture, suspending, thickening, gelling or whipping the particular product?
- This occurs as the gel fibrils are compacted and water is lost through syneresis.
- More specific chemical alterations such as syneresis or mineral dehydration can provide endogenous driving forces leading to overpressure.
- Hydrocolloids provide texture and body and control syneresis, he adds.
- Pectin and gelatin can help modify the texture of the yogurt and help prevent syneresis.
Origin
Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek sunairesis, based on sun- 'together' + hairein 'take'.